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About school district data
School district boundaries often differ from municipal boundaries. Many Upstate school districts serve more than one community, and many communities are served by multiple school districts.
Watertown City School District is the major district for students living in Watertown.
K-12 enrollment
Source: NYS Education Department, 2025
English proficiency for Watertown and other districts in Jefferson County
Grades 3 through 8
Source: NYS Education Department, assessment scores for 2024-2025 school year
Math proficiency for Watertown and other districts in Jefferson County
Grades 3 through 8
Source: NYS Education Department, assessment scores for 2024-2025 school year
Educational levels of Watertown residents, age 25 and older
727
Less than 9th
1,079
9–12, no diploma
5,770
HS grad / GED
3,256
Some college
1,766
Associate’s
2,437
Bachelor’s
1,973
Grad / prof
Bars represent the number of people.
Source: American Community Survey, 2023
Colleges near Watertown
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Jefferson Community College